spell trouble
US /spɛl ˈtrʌb.əl/
UK /spɛl ˈtrʌb.əl/
1.
menimbulkan masalah, menyebabkan kesulitan
to indicate that something bad is likely to happen
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His constant tardiness could spell trouble for his job.
Keterlambatannya yang terus-menerus bisa menimbulkan masalah bagi pekerjaannya.
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The dark clouds on the horizon spell trouble for our picnic.
Awan gelap di cakrawala menandakan masalah untuk piknik kita.